Tag: long term value
Belgium drafts revised corporate governance code
It is hoped that a revision of the Belgian corporate governance code will help the code to “remain relevant” to Belgian-listed companies and help them to “create long-term value”.
Integrated reporting the focus for ICGN-IIRC gathering
The ICGN-IIRC Tokyo Conference will mark Japan’s governance reforms and focus on creating on long-term value.
Dutch corporate governance committee calls for more shareholder activism
The Dutch corporate governance committee believes “it’s time to pay more attention to the role and involvement of shareholders, particularly with regard to long-term value creation”.
Twenty-five years of the UK Corporate Governance Code
The first governance code was launched in Britain 25 years ago, following a set of corporate scandals. Since then, governance has evolved to tackle more complex challenges that are no longer local—they’re global, and they’re pressing.
UK’s draft new governance code has a social mission
This week saw the release of a new draft code for UK corporate governance. While many were distracted by measures on executive pay, the code’s real mission is social “injustices”, as highlighted by Theresa May last year.
A leading role for the future: Robert Swannell, M&S
As Robert Swannell departs Marks & Spencer as chairman, he tells Board Agenda that he is optimistic about the role of M&S and wider business in a more sustainable, engaged and happy society.
Non-execs need the right skills for effective integrated reporting
Integrated reporting is gaining in popularity, but it needs the right skills among non-executives if their credibility is to be enforced, writes Prof. Carol Adams, professor of accounting at Durham University.
South Africa needs a stepped-up approach to governance
With South Africa’s economy facing more tough times ahead, an increased focus on stewardship is vital. King IV should be used as a platform for good governance practices, argues Robert Lewenson.
Boards need ‘protection’ from short-term shareholders
The short-term nature of stock exchange business models hampers the ability of boards to focus on long-term goals, says directors’ association.
Dutch directors’ association calls for trust-based governance
The Dutch Association of Directors has urged the Dutch government to consider a new approach to corporate governance that is based on trust, to help enable “chance and change”.